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Pentair Aurora 384 Instruction, Installation, Maintenance And Repair Manual Download Page 1

NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible

party who maintains the system.

MODEL 384

END SUCTION FIRE PUMPS

INSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL

Part # AF-03-342 | © 2012 Pentair Ltd. | 11/15/12

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Summary of Contents for Aurora 384

Page 1: ...e you provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible party who maintains the system MODEL 384 END SUCTION FIRE PUMPS INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL Part AF 03 342 2012 Pentair Ltd 11 15 12 ...

Page 2: ...N Warning Electrical Shock Hazard All electrical connections are to be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with all codes and ordinances Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury death or property damage Warning Electrical Overload Hazard Ensure all motors have properly sized overload protection Failure to follow these instructions could result in serio...

Page 3: ...mp must be sufficiently rigid to absorb any vibration and stress encountered during pump operation A raised foundation of concrete is preferable for most floor mounted pumps The raised foundation assures a satisfactory base protects against flooding simplifies moisture drainage and facilitates keeping the area clean Your pump should be firmly bolted to the foundation whether it is a raised concret...

Page 4: ... shaft In order to properly align the coupling you will need a taper gauge or set of feeler gauges and a straight edge There are two types of misalignment encountered with flexible couplings angular misalignment in which the shafts are not parallel and parallel misalignment where the shafts are parallel but not on the same axis To check angular alignment insert a feeler gauge or taper gauge at any...

Page 5: ...river fails Refer to Fig 5 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE All End Suction Fire Pump Models are provided with a pressure relief valve by the pump manufacturer to prevent an over pressure condition For rotodynamic pumps these valves are to set in the field at a point between the duty pressure and shut off pressure to prevent a no flow condition For rotary positive displacement pumps the pressure relief valve...

Page 6: ...e are to be open Failure to observe this may result in overpressurization of the heat exchanger when the pump is started causing damage to the engine Piping from the engine s heat exchanger to a drain is to be provided by the installer It is important to use the recommended size piping to reduce back pressure and avoid overpressurizing the heat exchanger Danger Can Cause Blindness or Severe Burns ...

Page 7: ...m it is important to contact the factory for re evaluation of the system with respect to back pressure A larger muffler and piping may be required to allow the engine to operate properly The flexible connectors furnished by Aurora are intended for use as a vibration control device and cannot be substituted for elbows in the piping system It is recommended that the flexible connector be placed as c...

Page 8: ...le nozzle for each hose While field acceptance tests vary by location the following steps are usually taken Additional operations may be required depending on the special needs in some territories 1 A hose and play pipe are connected to each valve on the hose manifold 2 The discharge valve leading to the building s fire system is closed 3 The discharge valve leading to the hose manifold or test he...

Page 9: ... the main End Suction Fire Pump The following procedure may be used to accomplish this 1 The main End Suction Fire Pump controller is set to the off position 2 The Jockey Pump controller is set to the automatic position 3 The system pressure is slowly reduced by opening the test valve until the Jockey Pump starts Observe the pressure at which the Jockey Pump starts 4 Allow the Jockey Pump to conti...

Page 10: ... or 2 and the relevant parts of EN 6100 with regard to electromagnetic compatibility Protection of the electrical assembly against electrostatic phenomena shall be per paragraph 5 2 2 2 of EN 809 General compliance of the electrical assembly shall be per EN 60204 1 The installer shall ensure that any displays and control actuators are designed and installed in accordance with EN 894 The nature of ...

Page 11: ...impeller key 12 9 Remove the O ring 10 Remove the packing and optional lantern ring 10 Remove capscrews 65 gland lamps 22 and gland halves 23 11 Unscrew capscrews 5 and remove cover assembly 26 The bore of the pump packing cover 26 should be checked for excessive wear 12 Shaft sleeve 25 is a slip fit on the shaft and should be easily removed unless the pump has been in service for a long time In t...

Page 12: ...Y Do not start pump until all air and vapor has been bled and until making sure that there is liquid in the pump to provide the necessary lubrication for the packing When the pump is returned to service additional care must be given to packing box to ensure a proper packing life It is necessary to allow 60 120 drops leakage per minute through the packing for lubrication purposes If the flow rate i...

Page 13: ...osition slingers 47 on the shaft 5 Position bracket 35 on the frame 57 and secure with capscrews 5A Tighten screws evenly to assure proper alignment Follow steps 1 through 18 from Pump Reassembly procedure to complete pump assembly Do not start pump until all air and vapor have been bled and until making sure that there is liquid in the pump to provide the necessary lubrication for the packing Whe...

Page 14: ...p 23 Packing Gland 25 Shaft Sleeve 26 Pump Packing Cover 28 Packing 29 Lantern Ring 33 Nameplate Screw 34 Nameplate 35 Motor Bracket 42 Key 43 Grease Fitting 47 Water Slinger 48 Capscrew 49 Bearing Cap 51 51A Lip Seal 52 Retaining Ring 53 Bearing 54 Bearing 55 Shaft 57 Frame 62 Capscrew 63 Washer 64 Foot Support 65 Capscrew 75 Ball Valve AURORA PUMP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS WITHO...

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Page 16: ...his warranty shall be at its option to repair or replace any equipment or its component parts which has a defect covered by this warranty or to refund the purchase price of such equipment or part Under the terms of this warranty Seller shall not be liable for a consequential collateral special or liquidated losses or damages b equipment conditions caused by normal wear and tear abnormal conditions...

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